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AJ04 ATN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,833 mi
Last recorded199,833 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 199,833 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 186,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 186,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 173,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 173,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 155,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 155,291 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 134,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 134,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 118,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,182 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 3,022 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ04 ATN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 ATN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ04 ATN registered?

AJ04 ATN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AJ04 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 ATN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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